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#AFCU23 - Players who caught the eye

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

#AFCU23 - Players who caught the eye

Jeddah: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ delivered a showcase of emerging talents, as Asia’s rising stars left their mark at every stage of the continental showpiece.

Lethal finishers, midfield maestros and shot-stopping goalkeepers were on display and the-AFC.com highlights several players who lit up the continental showpiece.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal held; Erbil suffer setback

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal held; Erbil suffer setback

Doha: Al Hilal SFC's lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League was reduced to five points following a 1-1 draw with Al Riyadh on Sunday.

Erbil SC's title hopes suffered a setback in Iraq while there were also matches in Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Oman, so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup.html/video/afcu23-|-quarter-finals-japan-1-4-2-1-jordan

The future is bright for Jordan, says Najhi

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

The future is bright for Jordan, says Najhi

Jeddah: Jordan head coach Omar Najhi admitted that fine margins proved decisive following his side’s quarter-final exit from the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Friday.

Despite that, Najhi praised his players for their fighting spirit and maturity in the hard-fought contest which ended 1-1 after extra-time, with defending champions Japan winning the penalty shoot-out 4-2.

Q-final: Shootout win takes Japan past Jordan

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Q-final: Shootout win takes Japan past Jordan

Jeddah: Japan defeated Jordan 4-2 on penalties to advance to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-finals, with the last eight tie having ended 1-1 after extra-time at the King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on Friday. 

Goalkeeper Rui Araki was the hero, saving two spot-kicks as the defending champions stayed on track for a third title. It was heartbreak for a Jordan side who went toe-to-toe with the East Asians only to come up just short.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup.html/photo/q-final-japan-v-jordan-1

Nagano, Kalbouneh equally confident of advancing

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Nagano, Kalbouneh equally confident of advancing

Jeddah: Shuto Nagano believes Japan’s confidence will carry them through while Jordan’s Baker Kalbouneh reckons Jordan’s teamwork will be their strength when the sides clash in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-finals on Friday. 

Japan cruised to the Group B top spot with three wins while Jordan showed grit to bounce back from an opening day defeat to advance as the Group A runners-up. 

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Jordan

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Jordan

Jeddah: Jordan’s defensive resolve will be tested to the fullest when they face defending champions Japan in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-finals on Friday.

While Jordan had to work hard to finish second in Group A to book their quarter-final spot, Japan breezed past their challengers in Group B with three victories.  

Q-final cast complete

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Q-final cast complete

Jeddah: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ is all set for the knockout stage following the conclusion of the Group Stage on Wednesday.

Australia and China PR were the final teams to confirm their spots from Group D, joining the six other sides who had sealed their places earlier.

Al Azaizeh hails fans for inspiring Jordan

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Al Azaizeh hails fans for inspiring Jordan

Jeddah: Match-winner Ali Al Azaizeh applauded Jordan’s supporters after his third goal of the tournament propelled the West Asian side into the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Monday.

The midfielder’s first half header secured a 1-0 victory over Kyrgyz republic, with Azaizeh stressing that the result was the least the players could do for their country and fans.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup.html/video/afcu23-|-group-a-jordan-1-0-kyrgyz-republic

Najhi: Jordan’s focus got the job done

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Najhi: Jordan’s focus got the job done

Jeddah: Jordan head coach Omar Najhi hailed his players’ laser sharp focus after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kyrgyz Republic secured their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Monday.

Ali Azaizeh’s first-half header proved decisive as Jordan finished the group stage on six points, booking a last-eight meeting with defending champions Japan.